Hiroshi Takano

Hiroshi Takano (高野 寛, Takano Hiroshi) (born December 14, 1964) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music arranger, guitarist and producer. In the end of 1980s and early 1990s, he recorded some successful records which were produced by Todd Rundgren. He has contributed to the works of many musicians, such as Towa Tei and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Hiroshi Takano
Born	December 14, 1964
Origin	Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Genres	Rock, pop, synthpop, power pop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist
Instruments	Vocals Guitars Piano Keyboards Electric sitar
Years active	1986–present
Labels	East World/Toshiba EMI Agent Consipio/Pony Canyon Five Stars Universal Music Group/Milestone Crowds Records
Website	Official

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Album	Japanese albums chart	Producer(s)
1988	hullo hulloa	did not chart	Yukihiro Takahashi
1989	Ring	47	Hiroshi Takano, Takeshi Kobayashi
1990	Cue	2	Todd Rundgren
1991	Awakening	8	Todd Rundgren
1992	th@nks	20	Hiroshi Takano
1993	I	34	Hiroshi Takano, Tsuneo Imabori
1994	Sorrow and Smile	48	Hiroshi Takano, Towa Tei, Ryuichi Sakamoto
1996	Rain or Shine	80	Hiroshi Takano, Gota Yashiki
1999	tide	did not chart	Hiroshi Takano
2004	確かな光 (Tashika na Hikari)	125	Hiroshi Takano

Compilations

Year	Album	Japanese albums chart
1990	Better Than New (EP)	13
1992	Timeless Piece: The Best of	30
1997	Extra Edition	did not chart
2004	相変わらずさ(Aikawarazusa): Best Songs 1988–2004	174

Live album

Year	Album	Japanese albums chart	Producer
2000	Ride on Tide	did not chart	Hiroshi Takano

External links

• Artist profile by Official Site "HAAS"
• Hiroshi Takano's MySpace
• Official Site for Natalie Wise (Japanese)
• Official Site for Ganga Zumba (Japanese)